Route of the White Villages
of Cádiz
Discover the White Villages of Cádiz
The Route of the White Villages (Pueblos Blancos) is a scenic journey through the heart of Andalusia, connecting picturesque towns known for their whitewashed houses, dramatic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. From hilltop castles and cobbled streets to traditional cuisine and centuries-old festivals, each village offers a unique glimpse into southern Spain’s charm and history. Whether you’re looking for nature, architecture, or authentic local experiences, this route promises unforgettable moments at every stop.
Arcos de la Frontera
2 hours min.
A lookout over the Andalusian soul, Arcos rises among cliffs and whitewashed alleys, offering a unique blend of history, art, and breathtaking views all in one place.
♥ Let yourself be enchanted.
What to see:
Arcos Castle
Church of San Pedro
Mirador of the Dukes of Arcos
Where to eat:
El Convento Restaurant
Mesón de la Frontera
Photo spots:
Viewpoints in the historic center
Views from the village bridge
Traditions:
Holy Week
Fair of the Virgin of the Snows
Grazalema
3 hours min.
This shines between rugged peaks and cobbled streets, with lush nature and artisan soul. A mountain escape full of charm.
♥ Pure air, pure soul.
What to see:
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
Plaza de España
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Aurora
Where to eat:
El Puerto Restaurant
Bar La Maroma
Photo spots:
Hoya del Tajo viewpoint
Cobbled streets
Traditions:
Matanza Festival
Music Festival
Zahara de la Sierra
3 hours min.
Perched like a white crown above a turquoise reservoir, this village offers Moorish ruins, steep alleys, and breathtaking views.
♥ Beauty on the edge.
What to see:
Zahara Castle
Zahara-El Gastor Reservoir
Church of Santa María de la Mesa
Where to eat:
El Mirador Restaurant
Mesón Zahara
Photo spots:
Castle and reservoir views
Old town streets
Traditions:
Holy Week
August Fair
Setenil de las Bodegas
4 hours min.
Carved into the rocks, Setenil is famous for its houses built into natural caves, creating one of the most unique landscapes in Andalusia.
♥ A village where nature and architecture become one.
What to see:
Cave Houses
Setenil Castle
Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation
Where to eat:
El Mirador Restaurant
Mesón Zahara
Photo spots:
Castle and reservoir views
Old town streets
Traditions:
Holy Week
August Fair
Setenil de las Bodegas
4 hours min.
Carved into the rocks, Setenil is famous for its houses built into natural caves, creating one of the most unique landscapes in Andalusia.
♥ A village where nature and architecture become one.
What to see:
Cave Houses
Setenil Castle
Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation
Where to eat:
El Bandolero Restaurant
Bar-Restaurante El Castillo
Photo spots:
Cuevas del Sol Street
Castle views
Traditions:
Holy Week
Spring Festival
Vejer de la Frontera
2 hours min.
Perched on a hill overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, Vejer boasts whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, and a rich Moorish heritage that captivates every visitor.
♥ Where the wind tells ancient stories.
What to see:
Vejer Castle
Plaza de España
Church of the Divine Savior
Where to eat:
El Jardín del Califa Restaurant
Bar El Nuevo
Photo spots:
Views from the castle
Historic quarter streets and patios
Traditions:
Carnival
Virgin of la Oliva Fair
Ubrique
3 hours min.
Nestled between mountains, Ubrique is renowned for its leather craftsmanship and stunning natural surroundings, offering a perfect blend of tradition and natural beauty.
♥ Where art meets nature.
What to see:
Leather Museum
White Villages Route
Church of Our Lady of the O
Town Hall Square
Where to eat:
El Tajo Restaurant
La Plaza Tapas Bar
Photo spots:
Tajo viewpoint
Old town streets
Traditions:
Leather Festival
Holy Week
Alcalá del Valle
4 hours min.
A peaceful village surrounded by olive groves and asparagus fields, Alcalá del Valle offers authentic Andalusian charm with its white houses and rich cultural heritage.
♥ Tranquility and tradition in perfect harmony.
What to see:
Church of Santa María del Valle
Megalithic sites
Natural viewpoints
Where to eat:
El Refugio Restaurant
Bar La Plaza
Photo spots:
Roman bridge
Whitewashed streets
Traditions:
Holy Week
Asparagus Festival
Algar
2 hours min.
Nestled between the reservoir and mountains, Algar offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and traditional charm, with its white houses reflecting in the tranquil waters.
♥ Where water meets the mountains.
What to see:
Church of Santa María de Guadalupe
Bullring
Guadalcacín Reservoir
Where to eat:
El Lago Restaurant
Venta La Duquesa
Photo spots:
Reservoir shores
White plazas
Traditions:
August Fair
San José Pilgrimage
Algodonales
3 hours min.
Known as the gateway to adventure, Algodonales welcomes paragliders and nature lovers with its spectacular mountain views and charming white streets.
♥ Where the sky meets the earth.
What to see:
Church of Santa Ana
La Muela Viewpoint
Fuente del Algarrobo
Where to eat:
Venta La Cueva
El Cortijo Restaurant
Photo spots:
Paragliding from the Sierra
Fountains and squares
Traditions:
La Cruz Festival
Holy Week
Benaocaz
3 hours min.
Step back in time through cobbled streets and Roman ruins in Benaocaz, where history whispers from every stone and the mountains stand as silent witnesses to centuries past.
♥ Where history comes alive.
What to see:
Roman ruins of Ocuri
Cobbled historic quarter
Church of San Pedro
Where to eat:
Venta El Refugio
Mesón El Parral
Photo spots:
Mountain routes
Roman ruins
Traditions:
San Blas Pilgrimage
Matanza Festival
Benamahoma
3 hours min.
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema, Benamahoma is a haven of natural springs and rustic charm, where the river’s song accompanies your every step.
♥ Where nature sings its purest melody.
What to see:
Rio Majaceite Trail
El Bosque Visitor Center
Church of San Antonio
Where to eat:
Las Huertas Restaurant
Bar El Tropezón
Photo spots:
Riverside trails
Rustic streets
Traditions:
Moors and Christians Festival
Patron Saint Festivals
Bornos
2 hours min.
Where history meets nature, Bornos enchants with its Renaissance palace reflected in the reservoir waters, creating a perfect harmony between architecture and landscape.
♥ Where water mirrors history.
What to see:
Ribera Palace Castle
Bornos Reservoir
Renaissance Garden
Where to eat:
El Rincón del Lago Restaurant
Venta El Pinar
Photo spots:
Reservoir promenade
Noble facades
Traditions:
Carnival
Cultural Week
El Bosque
3 hours min.
A natural paradise where the river sings and the forest whispers, El Bosque invites you to discover its botanical treasures and the purest essence of Sierra de Grazalema.
♥ Where nature finds its voice.
What to see:
El Castillejo Botanical Garden
Natural Park Trails
Church of Santa María
Where to eat:
La Divina Restaurant
Mesón El Tabanco
Photo spots:
Views of the Majaceite River
Bridges and waterfalls
Traditions:
August Fair
Matanza Festival
El Gastor
3 hours min.
Perched like an eagle’s nest overlooking the valleys, El Gastor offers breathtaking panoramas and preserves the authentic traditions of the white villages in its Museum of Customs.
♥ Where the horizon stretches forever.
What to see:
Museum of Uses and Customs
Cerro del Algarín
Church of San José
Where to eat:
Bar El Gastoreño
Venta El Mirador
Photo spots:
Panoramic views from the hill
Urban area
Traditions:
Corpus Christi
Patron Saint Festivals
Espera
2 hours min.
Where ancient civilizations left their mark, Espera guards the secrets of Roman history alongside its medieval castle, offering a journey through time in the heart of the countryside.
♥ Where past and present converge.
What to see:
Fatetar Castle
Church of Santa María
Carissa Aurelia Site
Where to eat:
Venta El Gamo
El Castillo Restaurant
Photo spots:
Views from the castle
Roman ruins
Traditions:
August Fair
Holy Week
Olvera
3.30 hours min.
Crowned by its majestic Arab castle and basilica, Olvera stands as a monumental sentinel overlooking the hills, where history and nature converge along the Green Way.
♥ Where history reaches for the sky.
What to see:
Arab Castle
Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation
Via Verde de la Sierra
Where to eat:
El Puerto Restaurant
Mesón El Coto
Photo spots:
Views of the castle and church
Via Verde
Traditions:
August Fair
Holy Week
Prado del Rey
3 hours min.
A harmonious blend of tradition and tranquility, Prado del Rey welcomes visitors with its charming squares, whitewashed streets, and the warm embrace of authentic Andalusian life.
♥ Where tradition finds its home.
What to see:
Constitution Square
Church of Our Lady of Carmen
Historical Museum
Where to eat:
El Molino Restaurant
Venta El Refugio
Photo spots:
Squares and gardens
Whitewashed streets
Traditions:
Carnival
May Fair
Puerto Serrano
2.30 hours min.
Where the river whispers and the Green Way beckons, Puerto Serrano offers a natural sanctuary for cyclists and walkers alike, surrounded by the gentle beauty of the Andalusian countryside.
♥ Where nature’s pathways converge.
What to see:
Church of Santa María Magdalena
Via Verde Trail
Nava Bridge
Where to eat:
El Parral Restaurant
Venta El Cortijo
Photo spots:
Nature along the Via Verde
River environment
Traditions:
August Fair
Holy Week
Torre Alháquime
3 hours min.
Perched like a watchtower over the valleys, Torre Alháquime offers breathtaking panoramas from its ancient fortress, where time seems to stand still amidst whitewashed tranquility.
♥ Where vistas embrace eternity.
What to see:
Torre de Alháquime Castle
Church of Our Lady of Antigua
Viewpoints
Where to eat:
Venta El Nene
Las Torres Restaurant
Photo spots:
Views from the tower
Old town
Traditions:
Patron Saint Festivals
Pilgrimage
Villaluenga del Rosario
3.30 hours min.
Known for its artisan cheese production and unique cemetery carved into the rocks, this village is a hidden gem full of tradition and mountain charm.
♥ Where nature and tradition meet.
What to see:
Artisan cheese factories (famous Payoyo cheese)
Cemetery among the rocks
Church of San Miguel
Where to eat:
Venta La Cueva
Restaurante El Aljibe
Photo spots:
Panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
Rustic whitewashed streets
Traditions:
Payoyo Cheese Fair
Holy Week processions
Villamartín
3 hours min.
Its monumental architecture, traditional squares, and proximity to the countryside make it a perfect stop for those seeking both history and authenticity.
♥ Tradition and history in every corner.
What to see:
Church of Santa María de las Virtudes
Topete Palace
Historical Museum
Where to eat:
Mesón Las Virtudes
Restaurante El Paseo
Photo spots:
Along the White Villages Route
Traditional Andalusian architecture
Picturesque whitewashed streets
Traditions:
Pilgrimage (Romería)
September Fair
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